Liu Cixin’s sci-fi masterpiece The Three-Body Problem comes to life in a comic book, promising a visually stunning adaptation.
In an announcement that promises to ignite the imaginations of science fiction fans, Yen Press has announced plans to publish the first volume of Liu’s Memories of Past Earth trilogy, a three-part graphic novel. This release marks an exciting development for a work that has attracted the attention and praise of millions, including leading literary experts and science fiction fans around the world.
The revelation was made during a Yen Press industry panel at Sakura-Con in Seattle, where the original story that won the hearts of over three million readers announced that the North American edition of the graphic novel will be released in 2024. Since its translation into English in 2014, North America is set during the Chinese Cultural Revolution in the 1960s. A secret military project manages to establish contact with Trisolaris, an alien planet on the brink of destruction, which begins a complicated invasion, mysteries. and human existence.
Intergalactic communication with earthly consequences
The plot revolves around the formation of a secret society divided by various motives to aid the invasion of Trisolar. As a team of scientists and a cunning detective investigate a series of mysterious suicides, they discover the existence of this Earth-Trisolaran organization, which marks the start of humanity’s most important war.
The graphic novel features the artistic talents of XuDong Cai and the adaptation by Jim Cai, Twilight Lou and Silver, promising fidelity and visual richness equal to Liu’s original narrative. This release follows the success of the novel’s Netflix series adaptation, which opened in March 2024, and the Yen Press manga adaptation of Liu’s works, another of Liu’s works, published in February 2024.
El ledodo de Liu Cixin
Formerly a computer engineer, Liu Cixin is considered one of China’s most influential and popular science fiction writers, winning the Hugo Award for The Three-Part Problem and the Galaxy Award eight times. The work has been praised by prominent science fiction and fantasy authors, including George R. R. Martin, who described The Three-Body Problem as a “revolutionary book.”
Enthusiasm for graphic novels in English is high, especially with the recent Netflix series push. Release date details will be announced via Yen Press social media. The publication of this comic not only expands Liu Cixi’s literary universe, but also opens up new ways to experience this complex science fiction story.
Other novels by Liu Cixin
In addition to The Three-Part Problem, Liu Cixin created a literary universe that continues to fascinate readers around the world with its depth and originality. The Dark Forest and Death’s End completes the Commemoration of Earth’s Past trilogy, exploring the limits of humanity through unprecedented cosmic and philosophical challenges.
In the dark forest, Liu expands the narrative by introducing the concept of “dark paths” as a survival strategy, in the face of an imminent alien invasion, and the end of death takes the readers forward to face the consequences of humanity’s own immortality. and profound ethical and existential challenges. These works not only establish Liu as a visionary of science fiction, but also raise questions about the fate of humanity and the morality of existence.